Rowan never expected investigating the mysterious death of Emery Lancaster would lead her into a world where the line between the living and the dead blurs. What begins as a quest for justice quickly takes an unexpected turn when someone tries to stop her investigation with violence, and that's when Rowan realizes the truth: Emery's spirit hasn't truly left. She can see and even interact with her, caught in an impossible bond that deepens with each passing moment.

As Rowan digs deeper, she discovers the investigation is more than just about uncovering a death. It's about untangling an ancient, dangerous legacy. The more she uncovers about the Kasper family and their connection to Emery's death, the more entangled she becomes, not just in the mystery, but in her growing bond with Emery's spirit. Every clue she uncovers reveals another layer of danger and intrigue, and the connection between them intensifies in ways Rowan cannot explain.

What started as a search for answers soon becomes a fight for something much more personal. The line between duty and desire begins to fade as Rowan finds herself falling for Emery in a way that defies reason. As Rowan delves deeper into the family's dark rituals, she faces an impossible choice. With an ancient sacrifice looming, Rowan must decide how far she's willing to go to save Emery -- not just as a memory, but as the woman she's falling for. The more she learns, the more she realizes bringing Emery back may mean defying everything she believes about life, death, and the power of love. But is love between the living and the dead even possible?



Amanda Murr is a lesbian author with a focus on sci-fi and fantasy. She has a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, and though a writer by night, she spends her days supervising an Employee Relations Team. Although she may have a dry and sarcastic sense of humor on the outside, she is a romanticist from within, and she uses writing as her outlet.



Amanda lives in Denver, CO, and enjoys camping and hiking in the mountains with her family.



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